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Professional interviewers administer this questionnaire using computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI). In addition to the answer categories displayed for each question, the interviewer has the option to enter "dont know" or "refused" but these categories are not displayed on-screen.

The questionnaire consists of eight sections: an introduction section, followed by six "subject matter" sections and an interviewer close-out section:

Section

Topics

Periodicity

F

Introduction and Respondent Selection Questions

Identical series each month

G

General Transportation Core Questions

Identical series each month

B

BTS Topical Transportation Questions

Change each month to address topical issues. This month: commuting, neighborhood freight and air travel

Question/answer text in boldface type displays verbatim text to read to respondent. Within such text, words or phrases enclosed in brackets [ ], such as in Question F0080, will change depending upon time frames or respondent responses to previous items. Words or phrases enclosed in parentheses ( ), such as in Question F0456, are optional and should be read to respondent as part of the question only when needed.

Answer text in regular type is not read aloud to respondent. Instead, the interviewer will wait for response and categorize it into one of the listed categories.

TEXT IN ALL CAPS displays on-screen instructions to the interviewer or questions that the interviewer answers.

Text in italics provides CATI system instructions or options, such as skips or fills.

Section F  Introduction and Respondent Selection

CATI system will generate and dial telephone number. When someone answers, interviewer begins.

F0054. Hello, my name is _______, and I'm calling on behalf of the United States Department of Transportation about a national study on transportation issues. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, transportation has become a more critical issue in our society.

HIT "RETURN" TO CONTINUE

F0080. Have I reached [telephone number]?

Yes

No  Sorry, I must have dialed incorrectly. Goodbye.

THANK RESPONDENT AND TERMINATE.

HIT "RETURN" TO CONTINUE

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F0066. Your household has been selected for this study, and we are very interested in your transportation use and opinions. Please remember that your input will help strengthen our nation's transportation system.

HIT "RETURN" TO CONTINUE

F0100. Is this phone for a home, a business, or both?

Home  go to F0200

Business

Both home and business  go to F0200

F0150. Sorry, I'm trying to reach a residence. Goodbye.

HIT "RETURN" TO CONTINUE

F0200. Are you a household member who is at least 18 years old?

Yes  go to F0351

No

F0250. May I please speak to a household member who is at least 18 years old?

Yes  go to F0351

No

F0300. When would be a good time to call back to speak with someone who is at least 18 years old?

HIT "RETURN" TO SCHEDULE CALLBACK

F0351. IF INTERVIEWER IS SPEAKING WITH A NEW RESPONDENT, BEGIN BY REPEATING F0054. THEN SAY...

This study is designed to select one household adult to answer the questions. We choose that person based on birthdays, so I need to talk with the person living there now, aged 18 years or older, who will have a birthday next. What is the first name of that person?

Name ___________ TYPE IN PERSON'S FIRST NAME

F0400. May I please speak with [insert name]?

Yes

No  go to F0500

F0400A. INTERVIEWER: IS THE ELIGIBLE RESPONDENT ON THE PHONE, OR IS THE ELIGIBLE RESPONDENT COMING TO THE PHONE?

Eligible respondent on phone (Skip to F0420B)

Eligible respondent coming to the phone (Skip to F0420A)

Eligible respondent unable/not coming to phone (Skip to F0500)

F0420A. Hello, my name is _____ and I am calling on behalf of the United States Department of Transportation about a national study on transportation issues. I need to talk with the person living there now, aged 18 or older, who will have a birthday next. I was informed that would be you; is that correct?

Yes (Skip to F0456)

No INTERVIEWER: ASK "Who then is the person who will have a birthday next?" HIT "RETURN" TO REENTER NAME OF ELIGIBLE RESPONDENT

F0420B. So you are the person who will have a birthday next?

Yes (Skip to F0456)

No INTERVIEWER: ASK "Who then is the person who will have a birthday next?" HIT "RETURN" TO REENTER NAME OF ELIGIBLE RESPONDENT

F0456. INTERVIEWER NOTE: READ THE FOLLOWING PARENTHETICALS ONLY IF RESPONDENT ASKS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. REPEAT F0351 AS NECESSARY. THEN SAY...

I have some questions about your transportation use, and about your opinions on important transportation issues such as national security, commuting and air travel. Your participation in this voluntary study (there is no penalty for refusing to answer any question) will take only about 10 minutes, and your answers will be used only for statistical summaries. The study is authorized by law (Title 49, Section 111c2 of the United States Code).

HIT "RETURN" TO CONTINUE

Skip to F0550

F0500. When would be a good time to call back to speak to [insert name]?

HIT "RETURN" TO SCHEDULE CALLBACK

F0550. ADDRESS QUESTIONS OR USE REFUSAL CONVERSION TECHNIQUES.
IS RESPONDENT WILLING TO CONTINUE?

Yes

No  THANK RESPONDENT AND TERMINATE

HIT "RETURN" TO CONTINUE

F0601. For quality purposes, my supervisor may monitor this call.

ENTER "1" TO PROCEED, OR ENTER "2" TO SCHEDULE CALLBACK

PROCEED  go to G0051

SCHEDULE CALLBACK

ARRANGE A CALLBACK. HIT "RETURN" TO CONTINUE

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Section G  General Transportation Core Questions

G0051. First I need to ask about all the kinds of transportation you used either for personal or for business travel last month.

HIT "RETURN" TO CONTINUE

G0103. During May, did you drive or ride in a personal vehicle? (Examples of personal vehicles include a car, van, SUV, pickup truck, RV.)

Yes

No (Skip to G0150)

G0851A. How many days did you drive or ride? (ENTER NUMBER)

_____ days

G0150. During May, did you drive or ride in an organized carpool or vanpool?

Yes

No (Skip to G0302)

G0851B. How many days did you drive or ride? (ENTER NUMBER)

_____ days

G0303. During May, did you ride on any public transit within a city or metropolitan area? Examples of public transit include a bus, rapid rail (subway, surface or elevated), light rail, commuter bus, rail or ferry from suburb to city.

Yes

No (Skip to G0819)

G0851C. How many days did you use it? (ENTER NUMBER)

_____ days

G3001. As opposed to other means of transportation, please tell me the main reason you used public transit last month. (CODE THE FIRST REASON GIVEN) (DO NOT READ LIST)

Have no vehicle available

Cheaper/Costs less/Saves money/Parking too expensive

Faster than other means of transportation

More convenient than other means of transportation

Less impact on the environment than other means of transportation

Parking not available

Away from home on business or pleasure travel

97) Other - SPECIFY _______________________

G3051. Consider your most recent trip using public transit. What was the primary purpose of the trip? (CODE PRIMARY PURPOSE) (DO NOT READ LIST)

Work/Work-related

Shopping

College/Other school

Medical services

Social, religious worship, personal business

7) Other - SPECIFY _______________________

G0819. Is public transportation available in your area?

Yes

No

G0201. During May, did you ride on a city-to-city bus, such as Greyhound?

Yes

No (Skip to G0210)

G0851D. How many days did you ride on it? (ENTER NUMBER)

_____ days

G0902B. And of these days, how many were for business or work? (INTERVIEWER: PREVIOUS ANSWER WAS ____)

_____ days

G0210. During May, did you ride on a charter or tour bus line?

Yes

No (Skip to G0251)

G0851O. How many days did you ride on it? (ENTER NUMBER)

____ days

G0251. During May, did you ride on a city-to-city train, such as AMTRAK?

Yes

No (Skip to G0880)

G0851E. How many days did you ride on it? (ENTER NUMBER)

_____ days

G0902C. And of these days, how many were for business or work? (INTERVIEWER: PREVIOUS ANSWER WAS ____)

_____ days

G0880. In your area, do you have long distance, city-to-city train service such as AMTRAK? INTERVIEWER NOTE: YOU MAY HAVE TO EXPLAIN THAT SOME RESPONDENTS USE CITY-TO-CITY TRAIN SERVICE SUCH AS AMTRAK WHEN OUT OF TOWN ON BUSINESS OR PLEASURE.

Yes

No

G0350. During May, did you fly on a commercial airline?

Yes

No (Skip to G0401)

G0851F. How many days did you fly on a commercial airline? (ENTER NUMBER)

_____ days

G0902D. And of these days, how many were for business or work? (INTERVIEWER: PREVIOUS ANSWER WAS ____)

_____ days

G0401. During May, did you fly on a charter, private, or corporate airplane or helicopter?

Yes

No (Skip to G0453)

G0851G. How many days did you fly on a charter, private, or corporate airplane or helicopter? (ENTER NUMBER)

_____ days

G0902E. And of these days, how many were for business or work? (INTERVIEWER: PREVIOUS ANSWER WAS ____)

_____ days

G0453. During May, did you drive or ride on a motorcycle, a motorized scooter, motorized bicycle, moped or all terrain vehicle?

Yes

No (Skip to G0501)

G0852H. How many days did you drive or ride any of these vehicles? (ENTER NUMBER)

_____ days

G0501. During May, did you ride a bicycle? Please do not include stationary bicycles.

Yes

No (Skip to G0551)

G0852I. How many days did you ride a bicycle? (ENTER NUMBER)

_____ days

G0952. Primarily for what purpose did you use it? (DO NOT READ LIST)

Commuting to work or school

Recreation

Exercise/for my health

Personal errands (to the store, post office, and so on)

Required for my job

7) Some other purpose  SPECIFY _________________________

G1002. And on a typical day that you rode a bicycle, about how much time did you spend bicycling?

_____ hours and _____ minutes

CATI system must ensure an entry for both hours and minutes

G1054. Did you bicycle mostly on: (READ LIST)

Paved roads, not on shoulders of paved roads, but on the actual road

Shoulders of paved roads

Bike lanes on roads

05) Bike paths, walking paths or trails

06) Unpaved roads (for example dirt, gravel, sand)

04) Sidewalks

07) Grass, or

97) Other - SPECIFY ____________________

G0551. During May, did you walk, run, or jog at least one time outside for 10 minutes or more? (such as to work, to a store or to a park)

Yes

No (Skip to G0702)

G0851J. How many days did you walk, run or jog? (ENTER NUMBER)

_____ days

G1102. Primarily for what purpose did you walk, run, or jog? (DO NOT READ LIST)

Commuting to work or school

Recreation

Exercise/for my health

Personal errands (to the store, post office, walking the dog, and so on)

Required for my job

7) Some other purpose - SPECIFY _______________

G1151. And on a typical day that you walked, ran, or jogged, about how much time did you spend walking, running, or jogging?

_____ hours and _____ minutes

CATI system must ensure entry for both hours and minutes

G1205. Did you walk, run, or jog mostly on: (READ LIST)

Paved roads, not on shoulders of paved roads, but on the actual road

Shoulders of paved roads

Bike lanes on roads

Bike paths, walking paths or trails

Unpaved roads (for example dirt, gravel, sand)

Sidewalks

Track

Grass, or

97) Other - SPECIFY ___________________

G0703. During May, did you operate or ride in a recreational boat such as a motorboat, canoe, rowboat or sailboat? Please do not include personal watercraft such as jetski, skidoo or waverunner.

Yes

No (Skip to G0652)

G0852M. How many days did you use a recreational boat? (ENTER NUMBER)

_____ days

G1259. On a typical day that you went recreational boating, about how much time did you spend using the recreational boat?

____ hours and ____ minutes

CATI system must ensure entry for both hours and minutes

G0652. During May, did you operate or ride on a personal watercraft such as a jetski, skidoo or waverunner?

Yes

No (Skip to G0601)

G0852L. How many days did you use a personal watercraft? (ENTER NUMBER)

_____ days

G1252. On a typical day that you went personal watercrafting, about how much time did you spend using the personal watercraft?

____ hours and ___ minutes

CATI system must ensure entry for both hours and minutes

G0602. During May, did you ride on a commercial boat, ship, or ferry other than a commuter ferry?

Yes

No (Skip to G0555)

G0851K. How many days did you ride on a commercial boat, ship, or ferry? (ENTER NUMBER)

_____ days

G0555. During May, did you ride as a passenger on a cruise ship?

Yes

No (Skip to G0752)

G0851P. How many days did you ride as a passenger on a cruise ship? (ENTER NUMBER)

_____ days

G0752. During May, did you use any other means of transportation? For example a taxi, limousine, hotel or airport shuttle, or any other means of transportation that I may not have mentioned to you. (INTERVIEWER: BEFORE CODING, ENSURE THAT ANSWER CANNOT BE INCLUDED IN ONE OF THE OTHER CATEGORIES)

Yes

No (Skip to G2002)

G0780. What other means of transportation did you use?

__________________________________________

__________________________________________

G2002. Now I would like to ask you your opinions associated with your use of three major modes of transportation in May.

HIT "RETURN" TO CONTINUE

If G0103 = 2 then skip to instruction before G2102

G2017. Considering all the financial costs associated with driving or riding in a personal vehicle, how satisfied were you with what it cost you to travel by personal vehicle during May? Were you (READ LIST)

Very dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Satisfied

Very satisfied

G2026. In terms of security from crime or terrorism, how secure did you feel while driving or riding in a personal vehicle in May? Did you feel (READ LIST)

Very insecure

Somewhat insecure

Somewhat secure

Very secure

G2046. In terms of safety from accidents, how safe did you feel while driving or riding in a personal vehicle in May? Did you feel (READ LIST)

Very unsafe

Somewhat unsafe

Somewhat safe

Very safe

G2066. In terms of travel time, using a personal vehicle, overall, how satisfied were you with the amount of time it took you to get where you wanted to go in May? Were you (READ LIST)

Very dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Satisfied

Very satisfied

G2086. In general, how would you rate the level of convenience of traveling by personal vehicle? Is it (READ LIST)

Very inconvenient

Somewhat inconvenient

Somewhat convenient

Very convenient

G2094. Now please tell me, when you travel by personal vehicle, which one of the following is most important to you? Is it (READ LIST)

The cost of the travel

Your security from terrorism or crime

Your safety from accidents

The amount of time it takes to complete the travel

The level of convenience of using a personal vehicle

If G0302 = 2 then skip to instruction before G2202

G2102. Now I would like to ask you your opinions associated with your use of public transit in May.

G2117. Considering all the financial costs associated with using public transit, how satisfied were you with what it cost you to travel by public transit during May? Were you (READ LIST)

Very dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Satisfied

Very satisfied

G2126. In terms of security from crime or terrorism, how secure did you feel while using public transit in May? Did you feel (READ LIST)

Very insecure

Somewhat insecure

Somewhat secure

Very secure

G2146. In terms of safety from accidents, how safe did you feel while using public transit in May? Did you feel (READ LIST)

Very unsafe

Somewhat unsafe

Somewhat safe

Very safe

G2166. In terms of travel time on public transit, overall, how satisfied were you with the amount of time it took you to get where you wanted to go during May? Were you (READ LIST)

Very dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Satisfied

Very satisfied

G2186. In general how would you rate the level of convenience of traveling by public transit? Is it (READ LIST)

Very inconvenient

Somewhat inconvenient

Somewhat convenient

Very convenient

G2194. Now please tell me, when you use public transit, which one of the following is most important to you? Is it (READ LIST)

The cost of the travel

Your security from terrorism or crime

Your safety from accidents

The amount of time it takes to complete the travel

The level of convenience of using public transit

The level of customer service you receive

If G0350 = 2 then skip to B0051

G2202. Now, I would like your opinions associated with flying on a commercial airline in May.

G2217. Considering all the financial costs associated with flying on a commercial airline, how satisfied were you with what it cost you to travel by commercial airline during May? Were you (READ LIST)

Very dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Satisfied

Very satisfied

G2226. In terms of security from crime or terrorism, how secure did you feel while flying on a commercial airline in May? Did you feel (READ LIST)

Very insecure

Somewhat insecure

Somewhat secure

Very secure

G2246. In terms of safety from accidents, how safe did you feel while flying on a commercial airline in May? Did you feel (READ LIST)

Very unsafe

Somewhat unsafe

Somewhat safe

Very safe

G2266. In terms of travel time using commercial airlines, overall, how satisfied were you with the amount of time it took you to get where you wanted to go during May? Were you (READ LIST)

Very dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Satisfied

Very satisfied

G2286. In general, how would you rate the level of convenience of traveling by commercial airline? Is it (READ LIST)

Very inconvenient

Somewhat inconvenient

Somewhat convenient

Very convenient

G2294. Now please tell me, when you travel by commercial airline, which of the following is most important to you? Is it (READ LIST)

The cost of the travel

Your security from terrorism or crime

Your safety from accidents

The amount of time it takes to complete the travel

The level of convenience of traveling by air

The level of customer service you receive

Section B - BTS Topical Transportation Questions

B0051. The next questions are about commuting to work.

HIT "RETURN" TO CONTINUE

D0901. During May, did you do any work for pay or profit?

Yes

No (Skip to B2300)

B0105. During May, did you commute, that is, travel routinely from home to work? (INTERVIEWER: EXCLUDE TELECOMMUTING; COMMUTING MAY INCLUDE ANY TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION.)

Yes

No (Skip to B0371)

B0159. Altogether, about how many days did you commute to work in May? (INTERVIEWER: REMIND THE RESPONDENT HOW MANY WEEKDAYS WERE IN LAST MONTH ALONG WITH ANY MAJOR HOLIDAYS)
(ENTER NUMBER)

_____ days

B0155. On a typical day in May, to get to work did you... (READ LIST)

Walk

Drive or ride in a personal vehicle

Drive or ride in a carpool or vanpool

Use public transit

Drive or ride in a company car

Bicycle to work

Use a ombination of modes

97) Other - SPECIFY ___________

If B0154 = 1, 3, 4 skip to B0310. If B0154 = 5 skip to B0158.

B0160. Did you drive alone or were there other commuters in your car?

Alone

Other commuters

Other noncommuters (children, students, etc.)

Skip to B0310

B0158. Please list the combination of modes used.

____________________

B0310. Did you work at the same location on most days?

Yes (Skip to B0352)

No

B0315. Did you work at more than one location on a typical day?

Yes

No (Skip to B0352)

B0320. On a typical day, how much time did you spend traveling from worksite to worksite?

_____ hours and_____ minutes (go to B0371)

CATI system must ensure entry for both hours and minutes

B0352. On a typical day, how much time did a one-way, door-to-door trip from home to work take?

THE TIME RECORDED FOR COMMUTING TO WORK ON A TYPICAL DAY SHOULD BE THE TIME IT TOOK TO COMMUTE USING ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION USED ON A TYPICAL DAY.

_____ hours and_____ minutes

CATI system must ensure entry for both hours and minutes

B0353. On a typical day, how many miles one-way do you travel from home to work?

_____ miles

B0371. Have you ever telecommuted? That is, have you ever worked at home for pay for your employer instead of working at the office? (This does not include taking work home at night or over the weekend or self-employed persons who work at home.)

If B2311 1) is earlier than one year ago skip to B3002 (Note: Remember we are collecting data for the month of May, one year ago would include June 2002 through May 2003).

B2321. Now, I'd like you to think of your most recent commercial airline flight. Was the primary purpose of your trip business or work related? (IF NECESSARY, GIVE EXAMPLES SUCH AS PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE, MEETING WITH CLIENTS.)

Yes, business/job related

No

B2333. Still thinking of your most recent flight in which of the following sections was your seat located: (READ ENTIRE LIST EXCEPT "DON'T KNOW")

Economy or coach section (also sometimes called the main cabin)

First class section

There were no sections in the plane; all seats were in the same section

7) Other

If B2333=1, 2 or 3 skip to B2341

B2334. Was your seat located in any of the following areas: (READ LIST)

Business class section

Flight attendants

Flight crew section or "cockpit"

None of the sections

B2341. Did the price paid for the airline ticket carry any restrictions? For example, did you have to book your trip two weeks in advance, were you required to stay overnight on a Friday or Saturday, or were you prohibited from changing your ticket without paying a penalty?

Yes

No

B2401. Once more, think about your most recent flight. Did you check any baggage on this flight? Baggage may include suitcases, laptop computers, bicycles, golf clubs, or any package too large to carry on to the plane.

Yes

No (skip to B2430)

B2421. How many items did you yourself check on this flight?

ENTER NUMBER__________

INTERVIEWER NOTE: REPEAT ANSWER TO RESPONDENT: So, on your most recent flight, you checked a total of ______ items that were just for you?

B2430. Did you carry any baggage on to this flight? Carry-on baggage may include purses, briefcases, laptop computers, overnight bags, or anything else that you did not check.

Yes

No (Skip to B2601)

B2441. How many items did you yourself carry on to the plane on your most recent flight?

ENTER NUMBER__________

INTERVIEWER NOTE: REPEAT ANSWER TO RESPONDENT: So, on your most recent flight, you carried on a total of ______ items that were just for you?

B2601. How soon before your most recent flight did you arrive at the airport?

_____ hours and_____ minutes

IF MORE THAN 5 HOURS, CODE AS 5

B2701. How long did you wait in line to go through the passenger screening checkpoint for your most recent flight? The checkpoint we are referring to is the only one where you must walk through a metal detector and your carry-on items are x-rayed. How long did you wait?

_____ hours and_____ minutes

IF MORE THAN 5 HOURS, CODE AS 5

CATI system must ensure entry for both hours and minutes

B2751. How did you feel about the amount of time spent waiting in line at the passenger screening checkpoint? Did you feel the amount of time was (READ LIST)

Less than you expected

About what you expected

More than you expected

B2801. How would you rate the thoroughness of the screening process? Would you rate it (READ LIST)

Inadequate

Adequate

Excessive

B2853. How would you describe your level of confidence in the ability of the passenger screeners to keep air travel secure from individuals with hostile intentions? Would you say you have (READ LIST)

No confidence

A small amount of confidence

A moderate amount of confidence

A great deal of confidence

Total confidence

B2900. How satisfied were you with the courtesy of the screeners at the passenger screening checkpoint? Were you (READ LIST)

Very unsatisfied

Somewhat unsatisfied

Neither unsatisfied nor satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Very satisfied

B2950. How satisfied were you overall with your experience at the passenger screening checkpoint? Were you (READ LIST)

Very unsatisfied

Somewhat unsatisfied

Neither unsatisfied nor satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Very satisfied

B2977. How consistent have screening procedures been in airports you have departed from? Have they been (READ LIST)

Very inconsistent

Somewhat inconsistent

Somewhat consistent

Very consistent

If B2311 1) is one year ago or later skip to B3100 (Note: Remember we are collecting data for the month of May, one year ago would include June 2002 through May 2003).

B3002. How would you describe your level of confidence in the ability of the passenger screeners to keep air travel secure from individuals with hostile intentions? Would you say you have (READ LIST)

No confidence

A small amount of confidence

A moderate amount of confidence

A great deal of confidence

Total confidence

B3100. Have the changes in passenger screening procedures since September 11, 2001 made you (READ LIST)

1) Less inclined to travel by commercial airline

3) Have had no effect on your commercial airline travel

2) More inclined to travel by commercial airline

B4301. My next group of questions ask for information about household freight deliveries.

B4310. During May, did you have access to the Internet, from home, work, or some other location?

Yes

No (Skip to B4350)

If B4310 = "Refused" or "Don't know" skip to B4350

B4320. During May, did you use the Internet to purchase merchandise to be delivered to an address other than your home address (for example delivery to a friend or family member)?

Yes

No

B4330. During May, did you use the Internet to purchase merchandise to be delivered to your home address?

Yes

No (Skip to B4350)

If B4330 = "Refused" or "Don't know" skip to B4350

B4340. During May, how many times did you purchase merchandise to be delivered to your home using the Internet?

ENTER NUMBER _________

B4350. During May, how many times did you purchase merchandise to be delivered to your home by using the telephone?

ENTER NUMBER _________

B4360. During May, how many times did you purchase merchandise to be delivered to your home by mailing an order form to a business or company?

ENTER NUMBER _________

B4365. During May, how many times did you purchase merchandise to be delivered to your home by faxing an order form to a business or company?

ENTER NUMBER__________

B4370. During May, how many times did you purchase merchandise, in person, at a store or business that had to be delivered to your home; that is, you did not take the merchandise home with you?

ENTER NUMBER _________

B4380. During May, how many deliveries did you receive at your home that were delivered by a company other than the US Postal Service - someone other than your regular mail delivery person? Non-US Postal Service companies include FedEx, UPS, Emory, Airborne Express, DHL, as well as other private delivery companies that could include private furniture or appliance delivery companies.

ENTER NUMBER ___________ (If zero, skip to B5000)

B4391. During May, were any of the following types of merchandise delivered to your home by someone other than the US Postal Service? (READ LIST. RECORD ALL MENTIONS.)

Books

Clothing or clothing accessories (including footwear)

Computer hardware

Computer software

Drugs, health aids, or beauty aids

Electronics or appliances

Food, beer, or wine

Home furnishings such as furniture, artwork, linens, window treatments, etc.

Audio or video cassettes/CDs/DVDs

Office equipment or supplies (for a home office)

Toys, hobby goods, or games

Any documents, magazines, or newspapers delivered by other than the US Postal Service

Garden or yard equipment or supplies such as plant, seeds, mowers, edgers, etc.

Automobile or truck parts

Pet or animal supplies

None

97) Other - SPECIFY ___________

B5000. My next set of questions is about recent events in the news.

B5010. Recently the government has issued several changes to threat levels used to assess the potential for terrorist acts. Have those changes in threat level caused you to fill up or "top off" your fuel tank more often than you did before?

Yes

No

B5020. Have those changes in threat level caused you to begin carrying food, water, or other emergency supplies in your personal vehicle?

Yes

No

B5050. Were you aware that the nation's security threat level was elevated from yellow to orange over the Memorial Day Holiday?

Yes

No (Skip to SN1000)

B5052. How did you FIRST learn about the elevated level?

_____________________ INTERVIEWER ONLY ONE ANSWER PLEASE

B5054. Did you have any traveling plans for this past Memorial Day Holiday?

Yes

No (Skip to SN1000)

B5056. Did you change or modify "your travel plans" for this past Memorial Day holiday for any reason?

Yes

No (Skip to SN1000)

B5058. Please tell me what changes did you make?

INTERVIEWER DO NOT READ AND CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY

Type of transportation used

Number of people traveling

Departure point

Destination point

Earlier travel dates

Later travel dates

Earlier departure

Later departure

Canceled travel plans

97) Other-SPECIFY ________________

B5060. Please tell me the main reason you made changes to your travel plans?

INTERVIEWER READ AND RECORD THE MAIN REASON

Personal reasons

Financial reasons

Elevated security level

Weather conditions

7) Other - SPECIFY __________________

Section SN - Strategic Goal Questions

SN1000. Now I want to ask your opinions on some transportation issues related to national security.

HIT "RETURN" TO CONTINUE

SN1100. Are you very concerned, somewhat concerned, or not at all concerned about U.S. dependence on oil from the Middle East?

Very concerned

Somewhat concerned

Not at all concerned

SN1110. Are you very concerned, somewhat concerned, or not at all concerned about keeping computerized systems like air traffic control secure from terrorism?

Very concerned

Somewhat concerned

Not at all concerned

SN1120. Are you very concerned, somewhat concerned, or not at all concerned about the risk of terrorism against American citizens traveling by air outside the U.S.?

Very concerned

Somewhat concerned

Not at all concerned

SN1130. Are you very concerned, somewhat concerned, or not at all concerned about the risk of terrorism against American citizens traveling by air inside the U.S.?

Very concerned

Somewhat concerned

Not at all concerned

SN1140. Are you very concerned, somewhat concerned, or not at all concerned about the risk of terrorism against American citizens traveling by highway, train, or public transit inside the U.S.?

Very concerned

Somewhat concerned

Not at all concerned

SN1150. Are you very concerned, somewhat concerned, or not at all concerned about illegal immigration across U.S. borders?

Very concerned

Somewhat concerned

Not at all concerned

SN1160. Are you very concerned, somewhat concerned, or not at all concerned about the transport of illegal drugs across U.S. borders?

Very concerned

Somewhat concerned

Not at all concerned

SN1181. I just asked about your concern with various transportation issues. Now, , I would like to ask you about your level of satisfaction with what the Federal government is doing to address those issues.

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SN1200. Are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, or not at all satisfied with what the Federal government is doing to address U.S. dependence on oil from the Middle East?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not at all satisfied

Not aware of what the Government is doing

SN1210. Are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, or not at all satisfied with what the Federal government is doing to address keeping computerized systems like air traffic control secure from terrorism?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not at all satisfied

Not aware of what the Government is doing

SN1220. Are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, or not at all satisfied with what the Federal government is doing to address the risk of terrorism against American citizens traveling by air outside the U.S.?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not at all satisfied

Not aware of what the Government is doing

SN1230. Are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, or not at all satisfied with what the Federal government is doing to address the risk of terrorism against American citizens traveling by air inside the U.S.?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not at all satisfied

Not aware of what the Government is doing

SN1240. Are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, or not at all satisfied with what the Federal government is doing to address the risk of terrorism against American citizens traveling by highway, train, or public transit inside the U.S.?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not at all satisfied

Not aware of what the Government is doing

SN1250. Are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, or not at all satisfied with what the Federal government is doing to address illegal immigration across U.S. borders?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not at all satisfied

Not aware of what the Government is doing

SN1260. Are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, or not at all satisfied with what the Federal government is doing to address the transport of illegal drugs across U.S. borders?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not at all satisfied

Not aware of what the Government is doing

Section M - Operating Administration Modal Questions

The next group of questions are of interest to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

MNH0510. Have you driven a vehicle in the last twelve months?

Yes

No (Skip to MNH0710)

MNH0580. In the last 12 months, have you been involved in a crash in a vehicle where you were the driver?

Yes

No

MNH0600. In the last 12 months, have you been involved in a near miss in a vehicle where you were the driver?

Yes

No

MNH0710. How satisfied are you with how your local community is designed for making bike riding safe? Are you (READ LIST)

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

MNH0715. How satisfied are you with how your local community is designed for making walking safe? Are you (READ LIST)

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Section D - Demographic Questions

D0050. This final section asks for information to help us summarize the study results. No identifying information about you or your household will ever be released or published.

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D0061. How many registered road vehicles are available for regular use by members of your household?

ENTER NUMBER ______

(INTERVIEWER: IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 10 OR MORE, RECORD AS 10)

D0104. Do you have any kind of disability or health impairment?

Yes (If B2311 = 1) is less than 09 2001 or B2311 = 5 or 9 then go to D0110)

No (Skip to D0110)

D1103. Due to your disability have air travel passenger screening procedures changed for you since September 11, 2001?

Yes

No (Skip to D0110)

D1104. How have they changed for you?

__________________________________________________________

D0110. Does anyone else currently living in your household, including children, have any kind of disability or health impairment?

D0106. Does anyone in the household use adaptive equipment in any motor vehicle (for example hand controls, modified foot pedals, or a wheelchair lift)?

Yes

No

D0107. We may conduct another study soon that focuses on transportation use among persons with disabilities or health impairments. Your household's experience and opinions on this critically important topic would be of great value. May we contact your household for this study?

Yes

No

D0251. How many people aged 18 or older live in your household, including yourself? (ENTER NUMBER)

D0300. Please stop me when I reach the category that includes your age: (READ LIST UNTIL RESPONDENT STOPS YOU TO SELECT A CATEGORY)

18 to 24 years

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

D0350. (RECORD GENDER; ASK ONLY IF NECESSARY) Are you male or female?

Male

Female

D0404. Do you consider yourself to be Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

No

D0402. Is the racial group that best describes you... (READ ENTIRE LIST. READ PARENTHETICAL ONLY IF RESPONDENT ASKS FOR CLARIFICATION.) (RECORD ALL THAT APPLY)

American Indian (Native American) or Alaska Native

Asian (e.g., Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese)

Black or African-American

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (e.g., Samoan or Chamorro)

White (Caucasian, Anglo), or

7) Other - SPECIFY _________

D0450. What is the highest level of education you've completed? (DO NOT READ LIST)

Less than high school graduate

High school graduate (or GED)

Some college (or technical vocational school/professional business school)

Two-year college degree (AA: Associate in Arts)

Four-year college degree (BA or BS: Bachelor of Arts/Science degree)

Graduate degree (Master's, Ph.D., Lawyer, Medical Doctor)

D0501. Please stop me when I reach the category that includes your household's total annual income for last calendar year, that is, 2002: (READ LIST UNTIL RESPONDENT STOPS YOU TO SELECT A CATEGORY)

Under $15,000

From $15,000 to less than $30,000

From $30,000 to less than $50,000

From $50,000 to less than $75,000

From $75,000 to less than $100,000

$100,000 or more

D0553. Not including the telephone number which I called you on, how many additional phone numbers do you have in your household? Please do not count numbers for cellular phones, or phone lines that are exclusively for computer of fax use.

0) None (Skip to D0801)

One

Two

Three

Four or more

READ AFTER RESPONDENT HAS GIVEN ANSWER: "So, you have ______ additional phone numbers that are not used exclusively for fax machine, computer or cellular phone?"

D0751. Is the primary use of the additional phone number(s) for household use, business use, or both?

Household use only

Business use only

Both household and business use

D0801. In order to classify your household for statistical purposes, what is your ZIP code? (ENTER NUMBER)

___ ___ ___ ___ ___

D0810. Did your household receive an advance notice in the mail concerning this study?

Yes

No

D0850. This concludes the study questions. On behalf of the Department of Transportation, I thank you for your time. Goodbye.

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Section I - Interviewer Close Out Questions

I0050. THESE QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED BY THE INTERVIEWER AFTER THE RESPONDENT HANGS UP.

HOW WELL DID THE RESPONDENT UNDERSTAND THE QUESTIONS?

Not at all

Not very well

Well

Very well

I0100. HOW COOPERATIVE WAS THE RESPONDENT IN ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS?

Not at all cooperative

Not very cooperative

Cooperative

Very cooperative

I0150. IN WHAT LANGUAGE WAS THE INTERVIEW CONDUCTED?

English

Spanish

Both English and Spanish

7) Other - SPECIFY __________________

I0200. PLEASE NOTE ANYTHING ELSE YOU FEEL IS HELPFUL OR IMPORTANT ABOUT THIS INTERVIEW.